Treat the acne skin in the winter weather

Treat the acne skin in the winter weather

Wintertime can be hard on the skin. Cold weather, wind, and dry indoor air can suck moisture from your skin. The winter environment causes dead skin cells, which in turn can clog pores and worsen acne. Many people think that only excess oil production can contribute clogged pores, but dead skin cells can clog pores in the same way oil does.

What can you do to help keep your skin hydrated throughout the winter months, while still getting the most from your acne treatment routine?

1. Consider Your Cleanser

While it may have been a great choice during the summer months, your cleanser may not be working for you now that the cold weather has set in. If you feel tight and dry after cleansing, you probably need to switch to a milder cleanser.

Cleansers containing salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide can be particularly drying, especially if you are using them in conjunction with other acne treatment products. Instead, try using a gentle foaming cleanser or bar. You can always go back to an acne-fighting cleanser once the weather warms and your skin doesn't feel as dry.

2. Don't Be Afraid to Moisturize

Regular use of a moisturizer is important, even for those with acne. Remember, nearly all acne treatment products dry the skin to some extent. To avoid flaking and peeling skin, moisturizer is a must.

But you can choose a moisturizing gel or lotion. They are lighter than products labeled moisturizing cream. Whatever moisturizer you choose, be sure it is marked noncomedogenic. Noncomedogenic products are less likely to cause pore blockages.

Consider abandoning your toner this winter. A toner may cause additional dryness in colder months. Try using toner only on extreme problem areas (like the T-zone), or switching to natural witch hazel pads instead.

3. Drink plenty of water

When it's frosty outside, sometimes the last thing you feel like drinking is a big glass of water. But getting plenty of water during the wintertime is just as important as it is during warm weather. Dehydrated skin is more likely to feel tight and dry.

Try to get the recommended eight (eight ounce) glasses of water each day, to help keep your skin hydrated. When water doesn't sound appealing, try warm decaffeinated tea instead.

4. If Needed, Scale Back on Topical Medications

If your skin is feeling very dry and you have uncomfortable peeling and flaking, you may want to scale back use of your acne fighting creams and ointments. Try using your treatment products every other day until the dryness and flaking lessens

Of course, never change usage of your prescription medications without first talking to your doctor.

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